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Methanol engines on the rise

Methanol engines on the rise

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

Maritime Cluster Northern Germany presents a comprehensive market overview Methanol is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the most important fuel options alongside LNG and ammonia as well as bio-based fuels such as FAME due to its high potential for decarbonising shipping and protecting the environment. Decisions by major market players such as Maersk and X-Press Feeders to use methanol in new ships support this development. A few years ago, engines that could process methanol were virtually non-existent. Now, however, established engine manufacturers are increasingly opening up to this fuel and actively tapping into this market. In addition, there are more and more engines that are being retrofitted or are to be...

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BUND calls for more protection for the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site

BUND calls for more protection for the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) is calling for better protection of the Wadden Sea in the expansion of offshore wind energy and planned natural gas extraction, particularly in order to preserve the title of "UNESCO World Heritage Site". The protection of the Wadden Sea must be consistently prioritised over economic interests, as the status of the area is severely threatened by exploitation interests. In the last status report from September 2023, the UNESCO World Heritage Commission declared that the extraction of raw materials was incompatible with the Wadden Sea's World Heritage status. UNESCO had therefore called on Germany and the Netherlands to refrain from oil and gas extraction in the Wadden Sea and its immediate surroundings. BUND demands...

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Start of production "keel laying" of the German Poseidon

Start of production "keel laying" of the German Poseidon

Gepostet von | 8 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems began production of the first of eight P-8A maritime patrol aircraft for Germany at a ceremony in Wichita, Kansas (USA) on 3 April 2024. Representatives of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), the German Navy and the German P-8A Poseidon industrial team took part in the keel-laying ceremony at Spirit Aerosystems. For the Boeing Group, this marks the beginning of the partnership with the German Armed Forces. Dr Michael Haidinger, President, Boeing Germany, emphasised this explicitly. For the company, which is currently repeatedly making headlines with its civilian products, this is an important milestone in...

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United European Car Carriers (UECC) drives CNSL forward

United European Car Carriers (UECC) drives CNSL forward

Gepostet von | 28 Mar 2024 | , , , | 1

It's all about sustainable fuels For years, the shipping company, which operates in the European short-haul business, has been making headlines for its endeavours to test alternative drives and fuels. LNG, dual fuel and battery technologies have all been used in the ships. HANSA Online reported in 2022 that UECC had the "most environmentally friendly fleet in Bremen's ports". The Norwegians have already won the "Bremen Ports Award" several times. UECC sees itself as a pioneer in sustainable ro-ro shipping. The Oslo-based company has now announced that it is working with industry giants such as the maritime consultancy organisation Lloyd's Register FOBAS, the engine manufacturer Wartsila and the biofuel supplier ACT Group on the use of biofuels.

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New federal strategy promotes port expansion for wind energy

New federal strategy promotes port expansion for wind energy

Gepostet von | 27 Mar 2024 | , , | 0

Federal government adopts port strategy and commits to expanding the port of Cuxhaven The federal government has adopted the long-awaited national port strategy. As part of this, the federal government has now also committed to making a financial contribution to the most important transshipment centre for onshore and offshore wind energy in Germany. This is an important signal for Cuxhaven, the local port industry and, above all, for the energy transition in Germany. Cuxhaven, 25 March 2024 - Cuxhaven is the only coastal location in Germany that has the heavy-duty port areas required for loading parts of wind turbines. It is also the only coastal location that can offer this at short notice.

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